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Thursday, July 16

New report shows schools reopening without preventative measures may lead to more COVID-19 cases
A report released Wednesday shows reopening schools without taking preventative measures may lead to a significant increase of COVID-19 in the population. The Washington State Department of Health (DOH), Public Health – Seattle & King County and Institute for Disease Modeling (IDM) released the report. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter.

Washington State Beat Back Covid-19. Now It’s Rising Again.
In what seems like almost a lifetime ago, America’s coronavirus story started in January in Washington State, with the nation’s first confirmed case followed by an early outbreak that spread with alarming ferocity. But swift lockdown measures were credited with holding down illnesses and deaths. By June, nail salons and bars had begun to reopen, even as the virus began to rage in Texas, Arizona and Florida.Continue reading at The New York Times. (Jovelle Tamayo)

Lawsuit alleges ‘vicious assault’ on man by Fortney, deputies
A new lawsuit alleging the “vicious assault” of a man in 2018 has been filed against Sheriff Adam Fortney and several deputies. The deputies include two who were fired by the previous sheriff for alleged policy violations: Art Wallin and Matt Boice. Shortly after becoming sheriff, Fortney reinstated both deputies, who he had worked alongside for years. Continue reading at The Everett Herald. (Sue Misao)

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Associated Press
Report: Transmission of COVID-19 must remain low for schools to safely start
US judge rejects challenge to Inslee’s emergency powers
Biden, Gates, other Twitter accounts hacked in Bitcoin scam
Trump reins in NEPA to speed big projects
Walmart latest retailer to require customers to wear masks
For 17th straight week more than 1M Americans seek job aid
Tourists facing restrictions amid fears of new virus spikes
Washington’s unemployment rate drops to 9.8% amid COVID-19
Arrests as police clear 2 Portland parks of demonstrators
Police: Man who killed Bothell officer claimed self-defense
Tribal nations appeal ruling over federal virus relief funds
Seattle mayor asks judge to reconsider recall decision
Lawsuit threatened over about-face on grizzly reintroduction
Report: Various measures needed as WA schools eye reopening
Microsoft cuts MSN news staffers in move toward AI editors
Fed survey says economy has picked up but outlook cloudy

Aberdeen Daily World
$1.6 million in grants awarded to Hoquiam for Broadway fix
First COVID-19 death reported in Grays Harbor County
Commentary: It’s California Lockdown 2.0 and a warning for other states

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Watch: Gov. Jay Inslee to speak Thursday about Washington state’s COVID-19 response
Report details school safety steps that may reduce COVID spread, saying rates too high
Seven more test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County, state says Wednesday
Whatcom has $3 million for COVID-19 recovery grants. Here’s how businesses apply

Capital Press
Lawsuit coming over nixed grizzly reintroduction
Pulse industry asks USDA to purchase excess stocks
WSU, UI divide School of Food Science

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Lawsuit alleges ‘vicious assault’ on man by Fortney, deputies
State sees historic monthly drop in unemployment rate but…
Questions and misinformation about COVID-19 in Snohomish County
Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect jailed
Report: Various measures needed as WA schools eye reopening
Letter: America’s history must be told accurately
Letter: Would better enforcement help I-5, U.S. 2 interchange?

The Inlander
With COVID-19 cases increasing in Spokane County, isolation and quarantine periods are more important than ever

Islands’ Weekly
Digging deeper into contact tracing

Issaquah Reporter
Ferguson vows to fight Trump administration’s rollbacks of nation’s environmental protections
Kreidler wants insurance companies to ban using credit scoring to set prices
New report shows schools reopening without preventative measures may lead to more COVID-19 cases
Juanita HS “Rebels” mascot finally defeated

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
How one Kitsap private school plans to reopen class
Kitsap resident died from COVID-19 in March, marking the county’s third virus-related death
‘Pride in a Box’ helps people celebrate the LGBTQ community from home

News Tribune (subscription required)
Name change process underway for Tacoma schools amid racism concerns
Washington reports 742 new COVID-19 cases, 17 deaths Wednesday
These Tacoma restaurants have had positive COVID-19 cases
Pierce County sees 67 new COVID-19 cases, one new death; Rite Aid to offer testing

New York Times
Washington State Beat Back Covid-19. Now It’s Rising Again.
Twitter accounts for Biden, Obama, Gates, Bezos and others are hacked
TikTok enlists army of lobbyists as suspicions over China ties grow
Signs of Economic Recovery Threatened by New Closures: Live Updates
National parks may become latest battleground in reopening

Olympian (subscription required)
City Council adopts exemption to chemical munitions ban
Coronavirus updates: State passes 43K cases; judge rejects challenge to emergency powers
Thurston County Chamber launches mask campaign
Thurston County finds 18 new COVID-19 cases, week’s total 52
Report details school safety steps that may reduce COVID spread, saying rates too high

Peninsula Daily News
State unemployment rate drops to 9.8 percent
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing

Puget Sound Business Journal
Black business owners had a harder time getting federal aid, a study finds
A resurgence of the virus, and lockdowns, threatens economic recovery
Seattle council rejects more aid for small businesses but will weigh B&O tax cut
A brazen online attack targets VIP Twitter users in a bitcoin scam
Amazon to allow employees to work from home until 2021
Fred Meyer parent Kroger to issue mask mandate
Boeing gets nearly $1B boost with International Space Station contract extension
Washington unemployment rate drops significantly in June
SBA, Congress must fix business loan data before additional stimulus
US unemployment claims ease amid gradual rehiring
Seattle employers prioritize commute benefits as transit ridership, budgets take a hit
Pandemic knocked the Seattle housing market off its stride, but only temporarily
Want more diversity? Some experts say reward CEOs for it

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Why Washingtonians are waiting … and waiting … for coronavirus test results
How a small birthday lunch in Tacoma became a coronavirus cluster
Seattle can’t uproot Ballard railroad tracks to complete Burke-Gilman Trail, judge rules
At least 20 more Seattle-area restaurants have permanently closed during the COVID-19 crisis
King County deputies fatally shoot man accused of stabbing 62-year-old walker and his dog
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan asks judge to reconsider recall decision
Bipartisan bill seeks financial relief for local newspapers through tax credits
Federal court dismisses a water park’s challenge to Inslee’s stay-at-home order
Suspect in fatal shooting of Bothell police officer ordered held without bail
If coronavirus transmission levels don’t decrease, King County school buildings should not reopen in fall, report says
Slower growth in passenger traffic at Sea-Tac Airport
Tens of thousands of Amazon workers won’t have to return to office until 2021
Editorial: Rep. Newhouse delivers welcome bipartisan support for a free press
Op-Ed: America drank away its children’s future

Seattle Weekly
New report shows schools reopening without preventative measures may lead to more COVID-19 cases

Skagit Valley Herald
SVC faces cuts — All three campuses will feel impacts of budget shortfall
Furloughs will slow Fish and Wildlife services
Anacortes cancels ‘Open Streets’ event due to rising COVID-19 cases
COVID-19 climb continues in Skagit County

Spokesman Review
Washington state employment grew as businesses reopened in June
State Public Works Board accepting applications for broadband infrastructure projects
Federal judge in Spokane again upholds Inslee COVID-19 emergency order
Opinion: Kevin Brockbank: State lawmakers wanted new pathways to career education – Spokane Community College wants a new pathway to a career

Tri-City Herald
More RV camping spots coming to Tri-Cities. KOA is expanding
COVID cases climbing this week in Tri-Cities area, surpassing 5,000 mark
Tri-Cities COVID testing: New free drive-thru options at Rite Aid and pop-up sites
Court overturns $8M jury award to Hanford employee for discrimination, retaliation

USA Today
At least half of all states, including California and Michigan, pause reopening or take steps to halt the spread of COVID-19

Wahkiakum County Eagle
Skamokawa News (Takko)

Washington Post
U.K., U.S. and Canada report Russian cyberspies may be trying to steal vaccine research
Georgia governor forbids cities, counties from requiring masks as cases surge
30-year fixed mortgage rate falls to lowest level in history
Young farmers and farmers of color shut out of federal assistance during the pandemic
Sen. Hawley calls for probe of St. Louis prosecutor over case of couple who pointed guns at protesters
Confederate flag again flown over NASCAR race
Trudeau said he took ‘many lessons’ from his last ethics scandal. Now he’s in another one.
Woman who joined Islamic State as teenager can return to Britain, court rules
Another federal execution carried out after divided Supreme Court ruling
Twitter just proved it can’t keep the accounts of global leaders safe

Yakima Herald Republic
Coronavirus update: Testing more available as virus’ spread continues to slow; 68 new cases
New walk-up COVID-19 testing offered in Yakima and Sunnyside
Q&A: Public health experts have eyes on COVID-19 trends, research – and what it means for Yakima County schools
Selah considers allowing public to comment at meetings, but mayor wants town hall on controversies first
Selah Council again directs city staff to prepare draft conduct code
Bloomberg Opinion: Obamacare is all the more essential during a pandemic

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Schools should prioritize in-person elementary learning, report finds
Puget Sound traffic returns as coronavirus pandemic continues
Grays Harbor’s first coronavirus-related death and spike in cases raise vigilance
Edmonds community restores ‘I Can’t Breathe’ installation after vandalism

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Stabbing suspect dead after officer-involved shooting in Shoreline
Fallen Bothell officer’s brother describes him as that one ‘go-to guy’
Man accused of driving toward crowd, shooting protester pleads not guilty
Multiple traps for giant hornets set in Bellingham
Report: Without preventative measures, reopening schools could cause coronavirus cases to spike

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Downtown businesses worry as Amazon allows remote work into 2021
Seattle City Council debates how to defund police department
COVID-19 rates could double if schools re-open without safety precautions in place
Amid defund debate families, officials call for need of mental health response teams
Seattle City Council poised to adopt new tax payroll tax proposal

KNKX FM
Free-flowing Middle Fork Nooksack river just months away, after first blast in dam removal
2 fired, 13 disciplined after months-long harassment investigation at Navy shipyard

KUOW FM
Home Depot isn’t following Washington state’s mask mandate. Says it’s risky for staff
Georgia’s Governor Issues Order Rescinding Local Mask Mandate
Updates: Continuing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Pandemic And Protests Spark Record Gun Sales

Q13 TV (Fox)
Report shows King County schools may not reopen if uptick in virus cases
‘Washington Listens’ lending an ear during COVID-19 pandemic
Washington continues to have spike in virus cases among younger age groups
Suspect sought for removing Black Lives Matter sign, replacing with hate group’s stickers in Lacey
New Washington help line aiding those with mental health support during pandemic

Web

Crosscut
Washington DACA recipients still anxious after Supreme Court decision
Apocalypse: Now What? Knowing when it’s safe to fly
What Seattle’s new payroll tax says about the city’s politics
City council fuels Seattle’s Green New Deal with JumpStart tax

Slog
Coronavirus Update: Amidst a lot of Bad News, a Sudden Vaccine Breakthrough

Wednesday, July 15

Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
Gov. Jay Inslee is keeping his foot on the brakes for counties trying to advance phases in his “Safe Start” plan, and warned there is a “significant chance” the state could soon move in reverse if the coronavirus continues to spread. Continue reading at The Issaquah Reporter. (Governor’s Office)

Amid backlash, Trump administration drops new visa requirements for international students
More than 20,000 international students at Washington’s colleges will no longer lose their visas if their school does not teach in-person classes in the fall, following the Trump administration’s decision Tuesday to drop its new immigration rules. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Tyler Tjomsland)

Coronavirus Cases Rise Sharply In Yakima County Jail
Angel Pacheco, an inmate at the Yakima County jail in eastern Washington, passed out from a 105-degree fever on July 3. According to his mother Malissa Sobieski, Pacheco was taken to Yakima Memorial hospital, where he was tested for the coronavirus. When he returned to the jail, he was put in a padded room. Continue reading at Northwest Public Broadcasting. (Google Maps)

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Associated Press
Pause for phased reopening in Washington state extended through July 28
Virus resurgence forces countries to reimpose restrictions
Boeing sold 1 plane last month amid pandemic, Max grounding
Additional traps for Asian giant hornets set in Bellingham
Ex-principal sentenced for sexual misconduct with student
King County could make sheriff appointed rather than elected
First COVID-19 vaccine tested in US poised for final testing
Pause for phased reopening extended through July 28
Care home refused free tests. Now, nearly everyone has virus

Aberdeen Daily World
Online public meeting to focus on dismantling the Enchanted Valley Chalet
Illegal Winlock grow leads cops to cash, weed in Tacoma and Calif.
Commentary: It’s California Lockdown 2.0 and a warning for other states

Auburn Reporter
Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
COVID-19 outbreak reported at Bellingham post office location
Seven more test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom County, state says Tuesday
Governor Inslee extends pause on reopening phases at least until July 28
Asian giant hornet trapping continues in these Bellingham parks and green spaces
How dangerous is it to be in a crowd in Washington? Map helps you calculate the risk

Capital Press
Lawsuit over failed NORPAC deal called off
European study could aid U.S. battle against Asian giant hornets

Columbian
Clark County hits single-day record of 47 COVID-19 cases

The Daily News
COVID-19 will not hit Longview city budget as hard as feared
Coronavirus Q&A with Cowlitz County’s deputy health officer
Annual Cowlitz county burn ban starts Wednesday
New Rainier superintendent shares vision, new draft logo Monday

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
Army parachuters jump into Providence Medical Center Everett
WaPo Comment: A shared responsibility for black-on-black violence
Letter: State Supreme Court needs to resume legal aid program

Islands’ Weekly
Friends don’t let friends spread COVID-19

Issaquah Reporter
Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
Sound Transit seeks more federal funding to offset COVID-19 losses
Port of Seattle Commission to establish policing and civil rights task force

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Students condemn racist graffiti on North Kitsap High School spirit rock
Offering no apology, Port of Poulsbo commissioner resigns after arrest
Bainbridge schools’ fall plans include partial-day attendance

News Tribune (subscription required)
‘Failure to follow protocol’: Sheriff’s drug unit investigated for alleged false reports
Pierce County reports 68 new COVID-19 cases, three new deaths as spike continues
Multicare COVID director says more to consider than deaths, braces for ‘bed surge’
20-somethings driving Pierce County’s pandemic spread. ‘COVID is everywhere.’

New York Times
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S. Hospital Beds Fill and Businesses Close as July Resembles March Amid Surge
A Resurgence of the Virus, and Lockdowns, Threatens Economic Recovery
Trump to Weaken Environmental Rules to Speed Infrastructure Permits
The Trump Administration Is Reversing 100 Environmental Rules. Here’s the Full List.
What’s Missing in the Effort to Stop Maternal Deaths
Trump administration tells hospitals to bypass CDC with coronavirus information

Olympian (subscription required)
Washington reports 547 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths Tuesday
Governor Inslee extends pause on reopening phases at least until July 28
Coronavirus updates: State passes 42K cases; Inslee extends pause on reopening phases
Port Commission approves option agreement with developer for Tumwater land
Thurston County adds 15 new COVID-19 cases Tuesday, updates ZIP code map
Coronavirus claims another event, canceling JBLM’s annual ‘Freedom Fest’

Peninsula Daily News
Five more cases confirmed on Peninsula
First sprint boat race canceled at Extreme Sports Park

Puget Sound Business Journal
Covid-19 crisis will improve higher ed long-term, Seattle college leaders say
Banks stockpile billions as they prepare for things to get worse
‘Hero’ pay raises disappear for many essential workers
Inslee cautions economic progress could be rolled back if virus continues to surge
Boeing delivered jets and notched an order in June, but 737 Max losses continue
Washington public works makes $18M available for broadband in unserved communities
Amazon is opening health care clinics for its own employees
Feds rescind ICE rules for international students

Seattle Times (subscription required)
Confluence of crises leaves Boeing ‘a very stricken company,’ says major airline’s president
Washington state is adjusting how it counts COVID-19 deaths
Inslee pauses reopening of Washington’s counties through July 28 as COVID-19 cases spike
Early results are promising from coronavirus-vaccine testing in Seattle
Bothell police officer killed in shooting was a ‘local kid through and through’
Confluence of crises leaves Boeing ‘a very stricken company,’ says major airline’s president
Microsoft jettisons dozens of full-time MSN jobs in favor of artificial intelligence
Amazon job openings have fallen 19% companywide — dropping even more in Seattle — but the tally is still more than 30,000
Op-Ed: Tax Washington’s wealthy, don’t slash social services, for lasting economic recovery
Op-Ed: Europeans are sending kids back to school — why can’t we?

Seattle Weekly
Elected or appointed? King County weighs sheriff options
Bothell police officer dies in shootout

Skagit Valley Herald
Cuts to touch every aspect of Skagit Valley College

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Sound Transit seeks more federal funding to offset COVID-19 losses
Slain officer joined Bothell police in 2019; suspect arrested
Inslee extends pause on counties advancing phases to July 28
Opinion: Ranked choice voting would strengthen our democracy

Spokesman Review
Inslee extends economic ‘pause’ until July 28, warns of ‘risk’ of increased restrictions
Amid backlash, Trump administration drops new visa requirements for international students

Tri-City Herald
Court overturns $8M jury award to Hanford employee for discrimination, retaliation
6 more COVID deaths reported in Tri-Cities area — the most on a single day
Ex-Redskins player Clint Didier sees name change as part movement to wipe out U.S. history
Here’s the plan for Northwest community college sports for the fall and spring
Washington reports 547 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths Tuesday

USA Today
Coronavirus reopening: Map of COVID-19 case trends, reopening status and mobility
Many Americans might not get another stimulus check. Here’s where things stand on another COVID-19 bill
Trump administration orders hospitals to send coronavirus data to Washington, not the CDC
Trump says ‘more white people’ are killed by police, while studies show Black people are more likely to be killed

Washington Post
Asked about police brutality against black Americans, Trump says ‘more white people’ are being killed
As crisis spirals, Trump issues directives — but still no clear plan
Oklahoma governor tests positive for coronavirus
Canada’s pandemic performance hasn’t been perfect. But it’s done far better than the U.S.
White House tells unemployed workers to ‘Find Something New’ in ad campaign
SBA program inundated with suspicious calls seeking loan advances
New police video reveals Floyd’s desperate pleas before his death
Trump ‘getting involved’ in case of St. Louis couple who pointed guns at protesters, governor says
A white teacher navigates the messy process of becoming an anti-racist
Justice Dept. pushing to carry out second federal execution in as many days
Diversity job openings fell in the pandemic. Then came the Black Lives Matter protests.

Yakima Herald Republic
Latest study: 95% now wearing masks in Yakima County
Yakima School District releases more fall plans; seeks feedback from parents

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Map shows county-by-county risk of encountering COVID-19 at an event
Inslee: Reopening schools could mean rolling back ‘Safe Start’ phases
More Washington coronavirus deaths ruled non-COVID-19 related
Washington state extends freeze on phases of reopening until at least July 28
Protesters file claims against Seattle, state over excessive force
Coronavirus under control in 8 weeks if everyone wears masks, CDC director says

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Community honors fallen Bothell police officer
Coronavirus: Gov. Inslee continues pause on reopening until at least July 28
’Support SPD’ demonstration organizers undeterred, despite threats
Promising results from Moderna’s first coronavirus vaccine trial in Seattle
Trump administration rescinds rule on foreign students

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
‘I’m young, I’m reckless:’ Large gatherings of young people contributing to COVID-19 spike
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine generates positive, promising immune response
King County could make sheriff appointed rather than elected
UW model ups projected national COVID-19 death count; predicts nearly 100k more by Nov. 1
COVID-19: Inslee extends pause on state reopening through at least July 28
Community group calls for city to defund Seattle Police Department in phases

KNKX FM
With “remarkable” speed, Seattle researchers announce encouraging coronavirus vaccine results
What you may not know about the history of protests in Seattle
Seattle Education Association says it’s unsafe to resume in-person school given COVID-19 cases

KUOW FM
Official Covid-19 fatalities may undercount pandemic’s death toll by many hundreds in NW
Updates: Continuing Covid-19 pandemic in Washington state
Another West Seattle bridge in trouble
Trump Says ‘More White People’ Killed By Police Violence Than Blacks

NW Public Radio
Official COVID-19 Fatalities May Undercount Pandemic’s Death Toll By Hundreds In Northwest
Washington Will Continue Pause On County Reopening, Could See Rollback As COVID-19 Cases Rise
Coronavirus Cases Rise Sharply In Yakima County Jail
Conspiracy Theories Aside, Here’s What Contact Tracers Really Do To Help End The Pandemic
How Absentee Landowners Keep Farmers From Protecting Water And Soil

Q13 TV (Fox)
Inslee extends pause on reopening Washington to July 28
Scientists increase COVID-19 death projections, argue for mask-wearing mandate
Washington officials reduce COVID-19 death toll by 39
Trump administration rescinds rule barring foreign students from online-only classes

Web

Crosscut
What Seattle’s new payroll tax says about the city’s politics
WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo
Opinion: Durkan, Seattle police, and the undermining of civil liberties
Opinion: Looking back at the Great Recession from the eye of a pandemic

Seattle P.I.
Inslee extends freeze for counties in Washington to move forward with phased reopening

Slog
Reuven Carlyle Doesn’t Want to Jump Start Seattle (Carlyle)

Tuesday, July 14

OneAmerica sues Yakima County, saying voting system disenfranchises Latinos
OneAmerica and four individuals filed a lawsuit Monday against Yakima County and its board of commissioners, alleging the county’s election system disenfranchises Latino voters in violation of the state’s Voting Rights Act. The immigrant rights group on Monday held a video news conference announcing the lawsuit filed in Kittitas County Superior Court and encouraging Latino voters to continue to support the effort. Continue reading at The Yakima Herald. (OneAmerica)

US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades
The U.S. on Tuesday carried out its first federal execution in almost two decades, killing by lethal injection a man convicted of murdering an Arkansas family in a 1990s plot to build a whites-only nation in the Pacific Northwest. The execution of Daniel Lewis Lee, over the objection of the victims’ relatives and following days of legal wrangling and delays, revived the debate over capital punishment during a time of widespread social unrest. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Michael Conroy)

WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo
For Phoenix Johnson, being poor means sometimes going a few weeks without money in her checking account. But as the coronavirus pandemic settled like a fog over King County and her already-modest income began to run dry, she was determined not to let it happen again. What if she became sick? How would she feed her daughter? Continue reading at Crosscut. (Shaminder Dulai)

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Associated Press
US carries out the 1st federal execution in nearly 2 decades
UK to exclude Huawei from role in high-speed phone network
Governor shuts bars, dining as virus hits California hard
White House campaign to help jobless ‘find something new’
Federal judge voids Georgia ‘heartbeat’ abortion restriction
Inslee requests extension of National Guard COVID-19 mission
Wedge wolf pack attacks 7 cattle in northeast Washington
Seattle mayor, City Council at odds over 50% police cut
Victims’ relatives most vocal opponents of man’s execution
Justice Department to investigate Portland protest shooting
Masks outside part of new Oregon COVID-19 safety measures
Oregon, other states putting names of ousted police online

Aberdeen Daily World
COVID cases here double in July from previous months
COVID-19 reinvades U.S. states that already beat it back once
Making Tracks: How many must suffer before we take this virus seriously?
Commentary: Chief Justice Roberts delivers a deft and nearly unanimous rebuke to Trump’s bid to be above the law

Auburn Reporter
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Gavin Newsom announces new wave of California closures as COVID-19 positive rate spikes
Wedge wolf pack attacks 7 cattle in northeast Washington
U.S., Canada reportedly agree to extend border closure until at least Aug. 21
Whatcom COVID-19 cases rise by 8 Monday, but state reports death total shrinks by 5

Capital Press
Inslee stands pat on COVID-19 farm rules
Wheat farmers hope to be included in USDA’s COVID-19 aid

Columbian
Amid push to reopen schools in fall, Clark County educators fear for health, safety

The Daily News
About 30 recent Cowlitz COVID-19 cases tied to holiday gatherings
Black Lives Matter protest met with counter protest, ends without incident

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Eviction moratorium uncertainty means preparing for anything
Want to save $357 a year? 50% more PUD customers now qualify
ICE directive for foreign students worries local colleges
Marysville offers 2nd round of business relief grants
WaPo Commentary: For sake of health-care workers, wear a mask
WaPo Commentary: How Fauci, even when wrong, built public’s trust
WaPo Commentary: ICE requirements for foreign students unworkable
Editorial: Reopen schools in fall, yes, but do it safely

Islands’ Weekly
Three new cases of COVID reported on San Juan Island
Top ten reasons to wear a mask

Issaquah Reporter
New report shows increase in East King County homelessness
Overlake staff share why they mask up
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Shipyard completes sexual harassment investigations: ‘We can’t let up’
Poulsbo port commissioner arrested for vandalizing Chiefstick memorial

News Tribune (subscription required)
Six people shot in Kent. Two are in critical condition
Pierce County starts week with 62 new COVID-19 cases, no new deaths
Meeker Days Arts & Music Festival canceled due to COVID-19 concerns
Bethel schools plan to open Sept. 3. Here’s what classes could look like
Sumner’s moratorium on asphalt plants is expiring. Legislation will allow them with restrictions.

New York Times
Caught in ‘Ideological Spiral,’ U.S. and China Drift Toward Cold War
Why We’re Losing the Battle With Covid-19
Trump Aides Undercut Fauci as He Speaks Up on Virus Concerns

Olympian (subscription required)
Coalition demands North Thurston address removal of Black Lives Matter sign
Coronavirus updates: Port of Seattle unveils new safety measures; state passes 41K cases
Thurston County announces 19 new COVID-19 cases Monday, total reaches 397
Washington reports 1,101 new COVID-19 cases, death count drops Monday
Chatham wins auction to buy McClatchy, will seek final approval from bankruptcy court
Coronavirus forces comedy clubs to close — again — after latest guidance from governor

Peninsula Daily News
Two new COVID-19 cases confirmed in Clallam County
Clallam County aims to fund small business grants

Puget Sound Business Journal
The pandemic has accelerated demands for a more skilled workforce
Fracking firms fail, rewarding executives and raising climate fears
US banks told not to use Covid-19 as cover for branch closures
New round of Fed loan programs? Groups push to use leftover CARES Act funds
Tech groups and 18 states take on Trump over foreign student visas
Millions have lost health insurance in pandemic-driven recession
Best guess on when business travel will recover? It could be years
Monthly U.S. budget deficit soared to record $864 billion in June
Analysts: Airline travel demand recovery is stalling after Covid-19 resurgence
Amazon will restrict warehouse inventory during the holidays
Durkan criticizes city council’s approach to reorganizing the Seattle Police Department
As education costs rise, superintendents say Legislative budget cuts ‘should not be on the backs’ of public schools
Coronavirus surge is killing America’s small businesses
The pandemic has accelerated demands for a more skilled workforce
Opinion: It’s time to expand national service by young Americans
Opinion: Higher-ed issues have been catalyzed by the pandemic

Seattle Times (subscription required)
1 police officer killed, 1 injured in Bothell shooting; suspect in custody
West Seattle’s low swing bridge is cracked, too, and needs repairs
Durkan wants to move 911 dispatchers, parking enforcement outside SPD, criticizes City Council support for deeper defunding
Meth is back in King County, bigger than it’s been for decades. Is it time to look into drug-based treatment?
About 30 recent COVID-19 cases tied to holiday gatherings in Cowlitz County
A dozen protesters file claims against Seattle, King County, Washington, claiming police negligence, excessive force
Boeing has lost more than 800 orders for the 737 MAX this year
Trump administration cites the American Academy of Pediatrics to make its case for school reopening. Here’s what the AAP really said.
Op-Ed: No #StudentBan: International students belong in the U.S.

Skagit Valley Herald
New Anacortes superintendent hopes to leave legacy of inclusion
After steep cuts, Sedro-Woolley School Board approves budget

Snoqualmie Valley Record
Snoqualmie, North Bend divvy up CARES funding

Spokesman Review
State wants quick hearing to block new student visa rules
Opinion: Shawn Vestal: We’re doing our worst – literally – to make this an unnecessarily awful summer

Tri-City Herald
Tri-Cities area COVID cases average 114 a day over the weekend. Another person dies Franklin County ranked 38th in nation for COVID case rate. Worst in state, says institute
‘Time is running out.’ Hundreds of Tri-Cities gym workers are laid off as clubs fight to open
Editorial: Tri-Cities is being tested. Let’s not blow chance to open more businesses

Washington Post
Is it time to delete TikTok? A guide to the rumors and the real privacy risks.
An assisted-living facility isn’t allowing visitors. This woman hired on as a dishwasher to see her husband.
Partially blinded by police: Video evidence undermines official accounts of injuries at protests
White House signals openness to compromise as millions face loss of unemployment benefits
Big banks are preparing for a protracted recession
Op-Ed: The Trump administration has released a lot of shameful documents. This one might be the worst.
At college health centers, students battle misdiagnoses and inaccessible care
U.S. to recommend National Guard as option to help hospitals report coronavirus data
EPA rejects tougher air-quality standards, says 2015 limits are sufficient
An indicator that presaged the housing crisis is flashing red again
A NOAA storm-spotting app was suspended after being overrun with false and hateful reports
For U.S. tech firms, doing business in Hong Kong is suddenly a whole lot riskier

Yakima Herald Republic
Yakima County sees 234 new COVID-19 cases, 3 deaths since Friday
Gathering for Rosenda Strong calls attention to murdered, missing Indigenous women
How a search for a lost hunter in Kittitas County turned into a massive 23-day manhunt for a presumed killer
“Gross and Unhuman;” Yakima County inmates report poor conditions amid surge of COVID cases
OneAmerica sues Yakima County, saying voting system disenfranchises Latinos
Special education in the time of COVID-19 – and how to make up for lost time this fall
Health district explores ways to handle huge call volume
Opinion: Don’t wait to hire tribal liaison for E. Washington

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Canada, US poised to extend border restrictions to Aug. 21
Blasting begins on Middle Fork Nooksack dam to restore salmon habitat
Seattle mayor slams 50% defunding of police and announces $76 million budget cut in 2021
VERIFY: Are face shields a good alternative to masks?
Kirkland’s Juanita High School will drop ‘Rebels’ as mascot after years of debate

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Bothell officer killed in shooting after chase; suspect arrested
Mexican cartels funneling meth to Washington state during pandemic
Mayor Durkan announces initial $76 million in reductions to 2021 Seattle Police Department budget
Aurora motel fire being investigated as arson
Protesters injured, killed during demonstrations plan to sue
‘A recipe for chaos,’ Downtown Seattle Association says of calls to defund SPD by 50%
Gov. Inslee asks to extend National Guard coronavirus response through end of the year

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Durkan, Best slam 50% defunding of Seattle police, offer $76M compromise
Southwest Precinct captain shares impacts of possible closure to cut costs
Washington reports over 1,000 new COVID-19 cases for third time in last week
Seattle police union says it has been shut out of defunding debate
Local economist expects 20 percent of restaurants, small businesses to go out of business
Seattle teachers: Restarting in-person classroom instruction is ‘reckless, unsafe’
Oregon town defunded police force 40 years ago, now patrolled by community

KNKX FM
Take the Mic: Coming to terms with a senior year disrupted by the pandemic
$50 million in CARES Act assistance may not be enough for all of Washington’s seafood industry
UW professor: ‘Hard to be an optimist,’ but this time could be different

KUOW FM
How Absentee Landlords Keep Farmers From Protecting Water And Soil
Bothell police officer killed in shooting after car chase
Seattle Now: Schools cram for reopening
British Pub Uses Electric Fence To Enforce Social Distancing Rules
Mod Pizza, Burgerville, other chains grab slices of aid meant for small business

Q13 TV (Fox)
Mayor unveils more cuts to SPD, activists decry her criticism as fear-mongering
12 protesters file claims against Seattle, county, state
Washington river dam demolished to open miles of salmon habitat
Mountlake Terrace mailing masks to everyone in town
Inslee requests extension of National Guard COVID-19 mission
Tacoma Public Schools unveils options for returning to school this fall
Survey: 10,000 Tacoma Public Schools students don’t have access to home computer, WiFi

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Crosscut
WA’s eviction ban faces uncertain future, leaving renters in limbo
Durkan hits back at pledge to defund Seattle PD by 50%
The power of Seattle’s street art in a time of pandemics and protest
Opinion: The Confederate legacy in Washington state

Slog
Durkan Slams Seattle City Council, Announces Nearly 20 Percent Cuts to SPD Budget
The Reopening of Disney World Shows That Life In Hong Kong Is More Valuable Than Life in the US
Seattle Can’t Afford to Maintain Plazas — So Some Businesses Are Doing It Instead
Freeway Park has $10 Million for Upgrades — And You Can Tell Them How to Spend it

Monday, July 13

Trump administration’s move on visas is ‘dream-crashing’ for Indian students and families
When Prakriti Dahiya arrived at the University of Washington last year, it was the culmination of a family dream. No one else had made the journey from India to attend college in the United States. Her parents took out loans and gave up vacations to afford the fees. The investment would be worth it, they hoped: Perhaps Prakriti might even end up working at one of Seattle’s famed technology companies after graduation. Continue reading at The Washington Post. (Karen Ducey)

After 6 months and little progress controlling the pandemic, return to normal remains out of sight
It’s been nearly half a year since the first case of COVID-19 was identified in the United States, in the Puget Sound area, on Jan. 21. While the state eventually shut down in late March in an effort to slow the disease’s spread, Washington began the gradual process of reopening after little more than a month. Continue reading at The Spokesman-Review. (Molly Quinn)

The fight for racial justice is a lifelong commitment, not a summer job
“I hear America singing, the varied carols I hear.” My old UCLA coach, John Wooden, used to quote that Walt Whitman poem often, and I’ve been hearing its echoes on the streets lately. The people out protesting systemic racism and vowing change are “singing with open mouths their strong melodious songs” about the America that could be — that should be. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Jacquelyn Martin)

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Associated Press
Washington, D.C., NFL team is dropping its name
Chatham announces plan to buy newspaper publisher McClatchy
Mayor: US Marshals probing protester’s shooting at protest
Tear gas used on Portland protesters, 1 man injured
Report: Protest damage cited by Portland cops skewed by mall
Amazon says email to employees banning TikTok was a mistake
American Airlines threatens to cancel some Boeing Max orders
Amazon’s homeless shelter faces Seattle crisis, criticism
Most of Seattle council pledges to support police defunding
Bacteria found in water at Washington psychiatric hospital

Aberdeen Daily World
Covid cases in Grays Harbor now at 43
Schools beginning to release plans for fall
Commentary from Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: How to sustain momentum for the anti-racism movement

Auburn Reporter
State receives King County to Spokane rail study
Points of contention on police inquests in King County
Editorial: What history is owed through our monuments

Bellingham Herald (subscription required)
Most Canadians still want U.S. border to remain closed during coronavirus pandemic
18 people test positive for COVID-19 in Whatcom, state reports for weekend
Paycheck Protection Program spent $320 million in Whatcom County. Here’s where it went
Here’s how Bellingham is spending its $2.7 million in COVID-19 relief

Capital Press
Wedge wolf pack attacks 7 more cattle in Washington
Wine labeling controversy triggers class action lawsuit
Northwest partnership aims to create early warning system for drought
Potato growers to get increased CFAP relief

Columbian
Cheers & Jeers: Managing milfoil; boors booed
In Our View: Federal funds, local plans to safely open school

Everett Herald (subscription required)
Lime scooters are unofficially, temporarily back in Everett
Reader: Are developers responsible for repairing roads?
COVID anxiety? The fears aren’t unfounded, and there is help
Federal loans to county businesses could top $1.5 billion
New grants aim to retrain aerospace workers

Islands’ Weekly
Public asked to protect honey bees by reporting sightings of the invasive Asian giant hornet
Washington State Ferries continues to operate through a global pandemic

Kitsap Sun (subscription required)
Payment Protection Program: Who received emergency small business loan in Kitsap?
Washington State Patrol Trooper injured in head-on collision with wrong-way driver on Highway 3
Navy, city will spend $750K to study Bremerton’s gridlock. Here’s what the study will do
Bremerton city council votes down firefighter benefits ordinance
First COVID-19 death in state prisons leaves behind tangled emotions for Bremerton woman
Pulling off the homeport swap in a pandemic: USS Carl Vinson to depart Bremerton
After negative tests, COVID-19’s role in death of Bainbridge cop unclear

News Tribune (subscription required)
Coronavirus updates: Washington state passes 40K cases
Pierce County reports 70 new COVID-19 cases
Coronavirus updates: Report shows accelerating transmission; no data released Saturday
Largest COVID-19 case total since pandemic began reported Saturday in Pierce County
In middle of pandemic, new Puyallup superintendent still committed to improving community trust
Sorry, but COVID-19 means you can’t sit at the bar for a while in Washington state
$4.5M shelter serving women opens in Tacoma as homeless numbers rise

New York Times
Technology bridges the gap to better sight
Coronavirus Live Updates: 17 States Sue Trump Administration Over Rule That Could Revoke Visas for Foreign Students
The Pandemic Has Accelerated Demands for a More Skilled Work Force
Florida Breaks U.S. Coronavirus Record for Most New Cases in a Day

Olympian (subscription required)
Providence Community Care Center ends partnership with Interfaith Works and SideWalk
Gathering outside Trader Joe’s leads to 2 arrests, Olympia police say
Olympia sets up police accountability webpage, plans town halls on racial justice
Thurston County adds 9 new COVID-19 cases Saturday, total now 355
Group breaks glass doors, window at Olympia’s Lee Creighton Justice Center late Friday
Thurston County ends week with 80 COVID-19 cases, a new weekly high
Washington state reports weekend total of 1,438 new COVID-19 cases
Homeless Backpacks volunteers bag 7,400 meals in 24 hours to feed families this summer
Fire breaks out in the ‘Jungle’ homeless encampment on Martin Way Thursday evening
Chatham wins auction to buy McClatchy, will seek final approval from bankruptcy court

Peninsula Daily News
Feiro Marine Life Center reopens at Port Angeles City Pier
Jury trials resume with Net Nanny case
Students complete unique environmental program
Ready for business: Masks now part of shopping experience

Seattle Times (subscription required)
More than 1 in 5 Seattle students are enrolled in private schools, among highest in nation
A medication for meth use? Seattle health care workers want to see if it works
Alaska flight forced to return to Sea-Tac Airport after man threatens passengers Saturday night
Meet the Youth Liberation Front behind a militant marathon of Portland protests
Bloomberg: 200,000 seafarers fear there’s no plan to get them off ships
Bloomberg: The world’s cruise ships can’t sail. Now, what to do with them?
Talton: Seattle’s new tax pushes us to a tipping point
Bloomberg: COVID-19 reinvades states that already beat it back once
LA Times: ‘We’re just overwhelmed’: The view from inside California hospitals as COVID-19 surges
Op-Ed: Will Washington invest in billionaires or the rest of us?
Op-Ed: The game is rigged: A former marketer shows you how Big Tech’s advertising practices harm us all
Editorial: Rein in digital platforms and save the free press
Op-Ed: The fight for racial justice is a lifelong commitment, not a summer job

Seattle Weekly
Renton battles King County over temporary shelter at Red Lion Hotel
Points of contention on police inquests in King County

Skagit Valley Herald
Burlington council passes new tax on high-earning businesses
County health director says Phase 4 unlikely this year
Skagit County grants $1 million to small businesses
Skagit County, Mount Vernon partner for homeless shelter grant

Spokesman Review
After 6 months and little progress controlling the pandemic, return to normal remains out of sight
Mailed vehicle tab renewal notices for July delayed in Washington state
At Coyote Ridge, amid 229 COVID-19 cases, inmates say conditions are “disgusting”
Area colleges pledge to support international students following ICE rule change
Inland Northwest tribal leaders, lawyers praise key Supreme Court decision on tribal sovereignty
Initial jobless claims in Washington down last week, but backlog remains
Opinion: Michael Sutton and John Land Le Coq: Washington should ban wildlife killing contests

Tri-City Herald
Small plane crashes trying to see elk near Rattlesnake Mountain at Hanford
Pasco’s COVID cases in July alone outnumber Richland’s total count. City-by-city breakdown
95% of Tri-Cities area shoppers seen wearing masks, shows latest survey
Tri-Cities protesters call for investigation into slain soldier
New Franklin County COVID cases outnumbering much larger Benton County
Editorial: Tri-Cities is being tested. Let’s not blow chance to open more businesses
Tri-Cities schools plan more at-home learning this fall. Wrong answer, say some parents

USA Today
‘I hide in the bathroom and cry’: Americans struggle with unemployment delays

Washington Post
Race is on to make glass vials to deliver vaccine worldwide
Workers in dire straits, still waiting for unemployment payments
Seoul mayor who killed himself was accused of sexual harassment by former secretary
Coronavirus deaths on the rise in almost every part of the U.S.
Trump’s attacks on Fauci reinforce that he’d rather
Op-Ed: Continued bans on nursing home visitors are unhealthy and unethical
China imposes sanctions on U.S. senators Rubio, Cruz
Trump says his economic policies helped African Americans. Look closer.
No, Trump and DeVos can’t withhold funding from schools whenever they want. Here’s what they can do.
Trump’s move to weaken key environmental law could sideline communities of color
Trump administration’s move on visas is ‘dream-crashing’ for Indian students and families
A century after a race massacre, Tulsa finally digs for suspected mass graves
Economic recovery may be fizzling as disruption from virus lingers
Hedge fund wins auction for bankrupt news publisher McClatchy
How to protect yourself when caring for a child who is sick with covid-19

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KING5 TV (NBC)
Burien braces for ‘dire’ budget cuts and the impact on vital services
Coronavirus updates: COVID-19 cases growing fastest among people under 40 in Washington
What would defunding Seattle Police look like? Former prosecutor weighs in
Confusion continues over Washington’s state mask mandate

KIRO7 TV (CBS)
Seattle mayor, chief of police to announce ‘feasible cuts’ for 2021 budget to transform SPD
Six people hurt in Aurora Avenue fire
Paid on-street parking to resume Monday in Seattle
Noninvasive saliva tests could detect COVID-19 antibodies
SPD chief lays out what 50% budget cut would mean for police force
‘This was dramatic.’ New study shows blood clots in almost every organ in COVID-19 autopsies
Judge rules petition to recall Seattle mayor can move forward
Tax day 2020: Taxes are due Wednesday, here is what you need to know

KOMO4 TV (ABC)
Judge: Petition to allow recall election for Mayor Jenny Durkan can proceed
Health officials worried over rise of coronavirus cases
Community organizations and advocates mixed about defunding Seattle PD

KNKX FM
As COVID-19 rebounds in the Seattle area, health official points to younger people socializing
WA attorney general challenges proposed federal rule regarding international student
Bellevue School District explores offering full-time, in-person instruction in the fall
Grizzly Reintroduction In Washington’s North Cascades Iced By Interior Department

KUOW FM
‘Defund SPD’ now supported by Seattle council majority, but not the mayor
CDC Employees Call Out Agency’s ‘Toxic Culture Of Racial Aggressions’
Updates on coronavirus in Seattle and Washington state
Florida Smashes U.S. State Record Of Daily New Cases: More Than 15,200
Trump Wears Mask In Public For First Time During Walter Reed Visit

Q13 TV (Fox)
Brandi Kruse: Seattle voters already had their chance to weigh in on new business tax
Council poised to slash SPD budget in half, Mayor calls proposal irresponsible
Held up jobless claims to be resolved by end of month, Washington state says
The Divide: As unemployment system falters, state lawmakers step in to fill the gap (Nguyen)

Web

Crosscut
If police are defunded, Seattle firefighters could face a new reality
Opinion: The pandemic’s surging toll on mental health
Trump rejection of grizzly plan won’t deter bear advocates

Slog
King County Health Department’s Latest COVID-19 Report: Things Are Bad

Friday, July 10

County pausing for phased reopening may remain if cases climb
Washington’s secretary of health said Wednesday if cases of coronavirus continue to increase, it was unlikely that a current statewide pause for counties looking to advance from their current stage of reopening will be lifted at the end of the initial two-week time frame. Continue reading at Peninsula Daily News. (Ted S. Warren)

97 percent of Washingtonians need to wear masks, wash hands if we’re to stop COVID, experts say
COVID-19 transmission rates are growing across Washington and positive cases of the disease are surging, according to a report released recently by the state Department of Health, and that has officials worried. “Continuing along this trajectory will lead to catastrophic outcomes for health and economic well-being in Washington,” the July 3 situation report warned. Continue reading at The Bellingham Herald. (Joshua Bessex)

Majority of Seattle council pledges to support Police Department defunding plan laid out by advocates
A majority of Seattle City Council members now say they agree with a high-level proposal by advocates to defund the Police Department by 50% and reallocate the dollars to other community needs. Council members Lisa Herbold, Dan Strauss and Andrew Lewis added support Thursday to a road map set out by Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now. Continue reading at The Seattle Times. (Decriminalize Seattle and King County Equity Now)